‘Forever family’: 2014 Phoenix Mercury championship team reunites to celebrate 10th anniversary
PHOENIX – Past and present Phoenix Mercury players reunited Friday to celebrate the 10th anniversary of the team's 2014 championship. That Phoenix squad, which included current Mercury stars Diana Taurasi and Brittney Griner, swept the Chicago Sky for the franchise’s third title.
Kari Lake has Donald Trump’s stamp of approval but Arizona polls show her lagging, with implications for U.S. Senate race
WASHINGTON – Donald Trump backs Kari Lake for the U.S. Senate. But she remains less popular in Arizona, which has given Democratic Rep. Ruben Gallego an edge that Vice President Kamala Harris lacks in the state.
D-backups: Arizona Diamondbacks reserves come up big during hunt for playoffs
PHOENIX – The Arizona Diamondbacks are in the thick of the NL wild-card race thanks to their infield depth, which stepped up in the absences of first baseman Christian Walker and second baseman Ketel Marte.
‘Activism and community building’: How LA artists spotlight social justice in their work
LOS ANGELES – Los Angeles artists are addressing social justice and building up their communities through performances, murals and creative spaces.
Medio millón de familias con estatus migratorio mixto en Arizona enfrentará realidades muy diferentes bajo políticas de inmigración de Trump o Harris
WASHINGTON — Las familias con estatus migratorio mixto en Arizona enfrentan el temor a la separación. Una presidencia de Donald Trump podría exacerbar esa situación. A nivel nacional, 22 millones de personas viven en hogares con estatus migratorio mixto, incluyendo más de medio millón en Arizona, según estimaciones de FWD.us, un grupo de defensa de la inmigración.
Betting on a turnaround: Arizona Cardinals aim to surpass 6.5-win total after tough Week 1
PHOENIX – The Cardinals face a critical stretch starting in Week 2. After starting the 2024 NFL season with an 0-1 record, Jonathan Gannon’s team is under pressure to exceed their 6.5-win total projection.
From Kenya to Valley Suns hopeful, Emmanuel Taban uses teacher’s motivation to reach his dream
TEMPE – The Phoenix Suns G League affiliate, the Valley Suns, hosted open tryouts in Tempe, where prospect Emmanuel Taban shared the story of his journey.
Loving IT: Former Suns guard Isaiah Thomas embraces grind in quest for NBA comeback
TACOMA – For someone who has “reached the pinnacle of being at the best,” former Suns guard Isaiah Thomas reveals why he continues to fight for an NBA roster spot despite injury setbacks and the league's push for younger talent.
Three contracts, one dream: Celeste Taylor takes peripatetic journey to Phoenix Mercury roster
PHOENIX — Twenty-one days doesn’t seem like a long time, but it was all the time Celeste Taylor needed for the Phoenix Mercury to take a chance on her. After signing for the rest of the season, Taylor’s goal is to continue making an everlasting impact.
Tempe Healing Field pays tribute to 23rd anniversary of 9/11
TEMPE – The Tempe Healing Field paid tribute Wednesday to the 23rd anniversary of 9/11. The annual display of flags and related events memorialize those who lost their lives during the 2001 terrorist attacks. Nearly 3,000 American flags covered the fields of Tempe Beach Park.
Arizona’s 15-week abortion ban: What it means for pregnant women and how it compares to other states
WASHINGTON — Arizona bans abortion at 15 weeks. That’s later than some states and earlier than others. See how the regulations compare and what is happening during pregnancy at each stage.
Navajo Nation strengthens rules on uranium transportation as negotiations continue with Energy Fuels Inc.
WASHINGTON – Navajo Nation adopts new regulations on transportation of uranium ore through tribal land as it continues negotiations with Energy Fuels Inc.
